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Review: Lamy Studio fountain pen - a fine writing instrument
Review: Lamy Studio fountain pen - a fine writing instrument

After my disappointing results with the new Lamy Aion, the older Lamy Studio was a refreshing surprise. This is almost everything that the Aion should have been. Please read my review for more details.

Revisiting the Bic Cristal Ballpoint Pen
Revisiting the Bic Cristal Ballpoint Pen

The ubiquitous Bic Cristal Pen is a legacy for most of us. Inspired by a challenge to look at a fine-tipped, orange barrel version, I revisited the Bic for the first time in many years.

Moonman Wancai Mini: a pocket-sized fountain pen
Moonman Wancai Mini: a pocket-sized fountain pen

The Moonman Wancai Mini is a clear acrylic pocket fountain pen from a new Chinese pen manufacturer. This tiny pen has swirls of mint throughout the acrylic and is very pretty when filled with a complementary ink. Despite some challenges with the nib, this is a nice pen for the price.

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Commandment #11: do not lust after other people’s pens! Though I am so in love with @penandpapernut #Nakaya that I graciously got to try at the #vancouverpenclub meeting. This is my #holygrail #fountainpen.
All work and no play.... #theshining inspired #typing today. I guess I don’t have much to say for a change. #typewriter #olympia #deluxe
Some pens get better with age. Top is a new #kaweco #alsport #stonewashed that someone brought to pen club. Bottom is my well loved #dailycarry pen that lives in a pocket with my keys, a brass bullet pencil and a space pen. Which do you prefer? #vancouverpenclub
The elusive @galen_leather #writingbox is seen in it’s natural habitat! Full of #stationery and used for mobile writing. This #badboy is carrying my #fountainpen inventory for the #vancouverpenclub meeting tonight.
The Lamy Studio is an older design, but a fantastic pen. The grip can be slippery and the pen is heavy but I really enjoyed it. Read my review at the link in my bio. . . . #lamy #lamystudio #Studio #imperialblue #finenib #ink #pens #bauhaus
Proud to introduce the newest Write Experience member.....this is Coco. #dogsofinstagram #doggo #lhasaapso
Fun writing tools for #humpday🐫
Wishing for the weekend already! #mondayblues
The best part of #fathersday dinner. @tantaluswine with @lindt_chocolate and #carandache849
Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there! My spoils from my family include new all-weather notebooks! Looking forward to trying them.